English-Pakistani Bat for Lashes is my newest find. A friend emailed me asking to do a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” and he sent the remake version Bat for Lashes had on her 2007 album, Fur and Gold, which was simply stunning. Bat for Lashes is the stage name for 31-year-old Natasha Khan, […]
New Chromeo Single, “Don’t Turn the Lights On”
After the success of “Night by NIight,” the 1st single from Chromeo‘s forthcoming album, Business Casual, the duo have released their 2nd single titled “Don’t Turn the Lights On.” This track is much tamer than the first and has a really cool R&B vibe to it with hints of disco and soul, oh and the […]
The Sneekers – Green City Lights
The Sneekers are an electronic music duo consisting of Karolis Labanauskas and Evaldas Mikalauskas who are bringing some funky electro beats with them from their home country of Lithuania. With bass samples reminiscent of Justice and catchy as fuck hooks, their latest single, “Green City Lights,” is the perfect song to start your Friday. The […]
Music You Need to Hear: Fabian
You guys definitely need to check out Fabian who is part of the Binary Collective out In LA. He is currently producing LexiconDon‘s album which is set for release in late August. The great thing that I like about Binary is that all their artists have this over arching sound, but yet are unique in […]
Music Your Need to Hear: Upstation
Upstation is a Moscow based band that plays some kind of indie pop with a touch of nu wave, disco and a kiss of the 80’s. Highly pleasing to the ears and will make you dance, even if you are stuck in an office on Monday. Check them out. enjoY! Upstation – Get It On
VeemanJanssen – Freeze On
VeemanJanssen is the producer duo behind Le Le. Their mutual love for quirky disco, italo and house can be heard in their track, “Freeze On,” which is filled with glistening synths, a disco themed baseline and sultry vocals. Combine that all together and you have a tune that will surely make your repeat list. “Freeze […]
Coco Electrik – Fire & Ice
Coco Electrik is an electro-pop band and musical alias of Australian singer, musician and songwriter Anne Booty and producer Paul Harrison. The duo are set to release a new single called “Fire & Ice” on June 28th with remixes from Royal, Kreeps, Ulysses82. “Fire & Ice” comes form the groups second album, White Ink, due […]
BLEE – Serenade
Check out this new find straight out of BoomBoomChik’s inbox. A Londoner by way of Montserrat, Blee (an acronym for “Black Lion of Eternal Excellence” – a little over-indulgent, we must admit) is a rapper by trade, something that wouldn’t be quite apparent to the listener. He half sings half raps over an electropop track […]
Visitor Set To Release Debut Single, Los Feeling
After wowing us this past summer with their summer anthem, “Los Feeling”, Visitor are seeing an official release of the track on June 24th through Alan Braxe’s Vulture label In honor of the release, the duo has sent us a b-side from the album called “Love.” enjoY! Visitor – Love (Club Edit)
Miike Snow Release New Single/Video, “The Rabbit”
Swedish/NYC trio, Miike Snow, have just posted the video for their new single, “The Rabbit,” which will be released on July 5th in the UK. The song will also be included on a special deluxe version of the band’s self-titled debut album, set for release the following week, and will include some of the best […]
Ian McGlynn & The Dead Radio – Digital Killed the Record Store
Just like video killed the radio star, digital has killed the record store and singer/songwriter Ian McGlynn wants you to remember all the record store did for us. He decided to put his solo project on hold temporarily for some straight-up, hook-laden synth-pop. He hooked up with his friend The Dead Radio and together they […]
Dato – How Many Times (featuring Jannie Linnebaek)
Denmark’s electro-pop duo, Dato, are back with a new track featuring the vocals of Jannie Linnebaek. These guys are sort of new to the game, but are sure to make some moves in the coming year. The new track, “How Many Times”, has a great hook and vibe that sort of reminds me of old-skool […]
Boys of Brianza – Kool
Nice little summer jam for ya courtesy of Italian duo Boys of Brianza that will keep you kool. enjoY! Boys of Brianza – Kool
Welcome: Syncdrifters
Syncdrifters is a newly established duo of two producers from Warsaw, Poland. Dex44 and LpD met while working on a funk rock project called FunkLab. After the band split they started cooperating and soon Syncdrifters were born. They sent me over some of their remixes and I was quite impressed with their skillz, electro-pop with […]
Welcome: Sunvisor
NY’s Sunvisor are dropping some sun soaked tunes for ya on this beautiful summer afternoon. The duo are currently recording their debut EP, but wanted to give you a taste of what they got cooking with their track, “Sky Dive”. Luscious pads, ambient, droned out vocals and a 80’s synth-pop drum beat give “Sky Dive” […]
Chicago’s @heychampmusic Giving Away 2 Free Downloads
Chicago trio, Hey Champ, are set to release their debut LP, Star on July 13th. These guys fall in the dance rock category and have been on fire ever since Lupe Fiasco called them up to tour with him after he saw their video to their 1st single, “Cold Dust Girl” (see below). If you […]
New Remix: NightWaves – Sweet Carrie (Jemex Remix)
So a little self promotion never really hurt anyone, right? I would like to share with you guys this remix I did for LA group, NightWaves. NW released their latest single, “Sweet Carrie”, last month and gave the stems out for remixing. I took it upon myself to give it a try, and this is […]
New Remix: Phantogram – Mouthful of Diamonds (@alanwilkis Remix)
Alan Wilkis is back at it again with another stellar remix of Phantogram‘s “Mouthful of Diamonds“. What amazes me about this Brooklyn producer is how his style is not limited to one genre or category. enjoY! Mouthful of Diamonds (Alan Wilkis Remix) – Phantogram by Alan Wilkis
Cocosuma Prep ‘The Jar’ EP + Music Video
Check out this video to the first single, “The Jar”, from French electro-pop trio Cocosuma. The band is two thirds French and one third British. Vocalist Amanda is the English third and also plays bass and synth; Michel and Chab are the French contingent, and they play everything else. “The Jar” is taken from their […]
New Remix: Penguin Prison – The Worse It Gets (Shook Remix)
Continuing on my Penguin Prison day, I was just sent this remix from Hong Kong producer, Shook. The remix is really pretty and easy on the ears. Definitely on par with the original if not better. Dance floors get ready. enjoY! Penguin Prison – The Worse It Gets (Shook Remix)